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A Travel Blog

Recently my husband took a short term job with Vermeer in Goes, Netherlands.  This is a big adventure for us mid-western Americans!  I have amended an old blog page I used a few years ago to keep friends and family updated about our life here.  I will update periodically.  Take care everyone!  We miss you!

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Oystering With The Noords

Food Highlight

11/03/24     Poke Bowls seems to be popular here in the Netherlands.  I have had them in a couple of different restaurants now.  They are so light and fresh.  I love them!  This one has fresh shrimp and tuna with fruits and vegetables and a nice sauce.  I mix everything together with the sauce and have a delightful meal!

Jodi M Noord Cheese table

Table Outside a Cheese Shop in Goes. We Love Gouda!

A Dutch Discovery

 10/27/24

Zeeland Costumes

I have never been too educated on the Dutch Costumes that exist, or which province they came from.  But when I visited the Zeeland Museum on October 4, I learned about the local style.  

I took a day trip by myself to Middelburg, the capital of the Zeeland province. I went on a boat tour, did some shopping, and visited the museum.  

Below are some pictures of traditional Zeeland Costumes, according to the museum anyway.  I didn’t realize that the people wore different clothes for every day than they wore for special occasions, like Sunday church.  I suppose I should have known that you don’t wear fancy clothes in the garden, but I never really thought about it. 

So the top picture is for special occasions, the bottom pic is an example of an every day skirt and apron.  The apron reminds me of something you might collect meaningful appliques on, ones that represent special memories or occasions.  But it could just be decorative too.  

 

Jodi M Noord Dress Costumes
Jodi M Noord Everyday wear
Jodi M Noord Saltines

I had to look hard for soup crackers in the local store.  I finally found these crackers by the chips.  They are the same size as the United States’ saltines, but they are labeled as “mini” crackers. The Dutch think these are mini because their regular crackers are huge! Whatever! They will do just fine!

Recent Weather

11/03/24 – It has been rainy this week, but not cold.  The temp has been about 12 C, 52 F.  It has been drizzly and dreary, but this stops no one.  The streets have been busier than ever.  People still walk and bike and laugh and chatter.  I have gotten good use out of my rain jacket this week.